妹

妹 — younger sister

Learn the correct stroke order for 妹 (younger sister), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 28 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)マイmai

Kun'yomi (訓読み)いもうとimouto

Strokes8

Radical女

Frequency#1446

Meaningsyounger sister

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

義妹ぎまいsister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife)noun

弟妹ていまいyounger brother and sisternoun

姉妹しまいsistersnoun

妹いもうとyounger sisternoun

従姉妹いとこcousin (female)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 妹 (younger sister) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 女.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 妹 is #1446, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

義妹ぎまい — sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife)

弟妹ていまい — younger brother and sister

姉妹しまい — sisters

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (女)

女woman 奴guy 好fond 如likeness 妃queen 妄delusion 妥gentle 妙exquisite

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 妹 have?

The kanji 妹 (younger sister) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 妹?

妹 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 妹 mean?

妹 means: younger sister. On'yomi readings: マイ. Kun'yomi readings: いもうと.

What JLPT level is 妹?

妹 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.